Pork • Comfort Food

Honey Glazed Ham

Name: Honey Glazed Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 spiral-sliced bone-in ham (8 lb, fully cooked); 1 cup honey; 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/3 cup Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup apple juice or cider; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Baked spiral ham brushed with sweet honey mustard glaze and brown sugar.

Updated: Oct 6, 2026

⏱ 2 hourstotal

10servings

460 kcalper serving

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Why you'll like it

Ready in about 2 hours.
Serves 10 — easy to halve or double.
Easy level — everyday equipment only.
Storage, freezing and reheating covered below.

Honey Glazed Ham takes about 2 hours and serves 10. Honey glazed ham is a practical centerpiece for holidays and large family meals because most hams are already cooked and only need warming with flavor.

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Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan lined with foil. Pour apple juice into the bottom of the pan and cover ham tightly with foil to trap steam for gentle reheating.

Step 2

Bake covered for 1 hour 15 minutes, until warming through. Meanwhile, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon, melted butter, cloves, and pepper in a saucepan. Simmer 3 minutes until slightly thickened and smooth.

Step 3

Remove ham from the oven and brush generously with one-third of the glaze, working between slices with a brush or spoon. Cover again and return to the oven for 30 minutes to continue heating evenly.

Step 4

Uncover ham and brush with remaining glaze in two applications, baking 10 minutes between each. The surface should turn glossy and lightly caramelized. Heat until the center reads 140°F for fully cooked ham.

Step 5

Rest ham 15 minutes before serving so juices settle and slicing is cleaner. Transfer to a platter and spoon pan juices over the top. Serve warm with mustard and side dishes while steaming.

Step 6

Carve or pull slices apart along spiral cuts. Cool leftovers within 2 hours and refrigerate promptly. Reheat slices covered with a splash of juice until steaming and reaching 165°F for safety.

Troubleshooting — fixes, not repeats

If glaze burns, lower oven heat and keep ham covered longer; sugar caramelizes quickly during uncovered time.
If ham dries out, it was baked too hot or uncovered too long; use foil and add juice to the pan next time.
If center is still cool, continue covered baking until a thermometer in the thickest part reads 140°F for precooked ham.
If too sweet, serve with mustard and acidic sides like pickles or citrus salad to balance the honey glaze.

Make it your way

Spicier version: For a spicy version, add 1 teaspoon cayenne and 2 tablespoons hot sauce to the glaze.
For a pineapple version, arrange pineapple rings over the ham and use pineapple juice instead of apple juice.
Use maple syrup instead of honey for a deeper flavor.
Simmer the ham bone with beans or greens later for soup stock and added value.

Storage & reheating

Cool leftovers within 2 hours, then refrigerate in a covered container and use within 3 to 4 days. Reheat only the portion you will eat until steaming hot throughout — poultry and reheated rice should reach 165°F (74°C).

Reheat slices covered in a 325°F oven with pan juices until steaming and reaching 165°F.

Freeze sliced ham for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

FAQ

Is ham already cooked?
Most spiral hams sold in the United States are fully cooked. Reheat to 140°F for serving. If the label says cook before eating, heat to 145°F with a 3-minute rest. Check the package to confirm.

How much ham per person?
Plan 3/4 pound bone-in ham per person, which yields about 1/3 pound meat. An 8-pound ham serves about 10. Leftovers are expected and useful for sandwiches and soups.

Can I glaze without honey?
Yes. Use maple syrup or brown sugar with Dijon and juice in the same amounts. The glaze should be thick enough to brush and will caramelize during the final uncovered baking.